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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.52, 8,871.36 and 2,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.52, 8,871.36 and 2,018.24 is: 3,027.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.52 : 8,871.36 = 2,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.52/8,871.36 = 2,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.52x = 8,871.36 × 2,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.52x = 17,904,533.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,904,533.61/5,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.73

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